"""This April 24, 2015 handout photograph obtained courtesy of Blue Origin shows Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, at New Shepard's West Texas launch facility before the rocket's maiden voyage. - The two companies leading the pack in the pursuit of space tourism say they are just months away from their first out-of-this-world passenger flights -- though neither has set a firm date. Virgin Galactic, founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, and Blue Origin, by Amazon creator Jeff Bezos, are racing to be the first to finish their tests -- with both companies using radically different technology. (Photo by HO / BLUE ORIGIN / AFP) / With AFP Story by Ivan COURONNE: First space tourist flights could come in 2019   == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE  / MANDATORY CREDIT:  """"AFP PHOTO /  BLUE ORIGIN"""" / NO MARKETING / NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS /  DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS  =="""
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